1 Chronicles 16:2

1 Chronicles 16:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
• New International Version (NIV)After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord
• New King James Version (NKJV)And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

Context of 1 Chronicles 16:2

1So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. 3Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. 4David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:2 word by word

וַיְכַ֣ל דָּוִ֔יד מֵהַעֲל֥וֹת הָעֹלָ֖ה וְהַשְּׁלָמִ֑ים וַיְבָ֥רֶךְ אֶת־הָעָ֖ם בְּשֵׁ֥ם יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• When Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• had finishedכָּלָהkâlâh · to end: finishH3615
• sacrificingעָלָה‛âlâh · to ascend: offer upH5927
• the burnt offeringsעֹלָה‛ôlâh ‛ôlâh · burnt offeringH5930
• and peace offeringsשֶׁ֫לֶםshelem · peace offeringH8002
• he blessedבָּרַךְbârak · to blessH1288
• ·אֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
• the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• in the nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• of the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068

Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 16:2

• Leviticus 1:3If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD.
• Genesis 14:19and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
• Genesis 20:7Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet; he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, be aware that you will surely die—you and all who belong to you.”
• Genesis 47:7Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
• Numbers 6:23“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
• Joshua 22:6So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.
• 2 Samuel 6:18When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts.
• 1 Kings 8:55And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying:
• 2 Chronicles 29:29When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped.
• 2 Chronicles 30:18A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone
• Luke 24:50When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
• Hebrews 7:7And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.

Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2He blessed the people - "He blessed the people in the name of the Word of the Lord." - T.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-43The transfer of the ark (1 Chronicles 16:1–3) and the event's conclusion (16:43) are reported just like in Samuel (see 2 Samuel 6:17–20). However, between these parts, the Chronicler adds details about the celebrations and the permanent worship arrangements (1 Chronicles 16:4–42). David’s psalm of celebration is the main focus of the account.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-61Ch 16:1-6. David's Festival Sacrifice and Liberality to the People. 2. he blessed the people in the name of the Lord--The king commended their zeal, supplicated the divine blessing upon them, and ordered the remains of the thank offerings which had been profusely sacrificed during the procession, to be distributed in certain proportions to every individual, that the ceremonial might terminate with appropriate festivities (De 12:7).Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Chronicles 16:2

• Tabernacle

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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings